Credit can be confusing, but it can also be a huge asset going into the home-buying process. A good credit score increases the likelihood of qualifying for a mortgage because it indicates to the lender that you’re more likely to…
A subdued year for housing After two years of runaway home prices, the Federal Reserve stepped in to reverse engineer rampant inflation, and it has been utilizing the housing market as one of the main economic engines to achieve its objective. They…
Updating or renovating your house is a great way to add value to your home Projects can range from small things you can DIY in one weekend, such as painting a room or adding a backsplash. Other projects may need…
If you have been shopping around for different mortgage options, you’ve likely come across the FHA Loan. This mortgage is administered by the Federal Housing Administration. It allows home buyers to purchase a home with a low down payment, often…
Your mission is to make your listings stand out amongst the competition Why would a buyer choose your listing versus the one that’s for sale down the street? Why would a buyer’s agent choose yours to show today when there…
Getting ready to sell your home? You may have a long list of projects that you want to tackle to get top dollar for your house. Staging your home can add expense but maybe some of the biggest bang for…
Millions of people are locking in their dream to own a home So, what’s stopping you from the exciting homeownership journey? Despite the fact that low housing inventory is making it a competitive market, people are still buying and listing homes.…
Are you eligible for a VA Loan? If you are a military member or Veteran considering buying a home, you have probably heard the term VA Loan tossed around by your real estate agent or lender. This mortgage option can…
How to get a Conventional Mortgage When buying a home, most people use a conventional mortgage. This requires the home buyer to put down some amount of money, called a down payment, on the purchase. This is represented as a…
What does it mean to buyers? High mortgage interest rates were like a bucket of ice water dumped on the sizzling-hot housing market last year. Buyers could no longer afford to buy. So builders stopped building, sellers stopped selling, and the housing…
